Food Chains

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a single path of energy transfer within a habitat, showing how different organisms are connected through feeding relationships.

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What do we call animals that eat plants?

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Herbivores are animals that eat plants.

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What do we call animals that eat other animals?

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Carnivores are animals that eat other animals.

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What are animals that eat both plants and animals called?

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Omnivores are animals that eat both plants and animals.

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What role do decomposers play in a food chain?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is a producer in a food chain?

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Producers are organisms, like plants, that create their own food through photosynthesis.

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Can you name a predator in a food chain?

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A snake can be a predator in a food chain.

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What is the role of consumers in a food chain?

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Consumers are organisms that eat other organisms for energy.

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What are some examples of decomposers?

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Molds, bacteria, and worms are examples of decomposers.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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Herbivores eat plants, while carnivores eat meat.